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Old 07-26-2004, 12:11 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by E55 KEV
Expect a Gas Guzzler Tax (GGT) on this one. I read that the 6.1 liter Hemi will not have MDS and shut down to 4 cylinders.

If so, there would not be a GGT on the Magnum SRT-8 because it is classified as a truck.

Here are the GGT for Mercedes cars:

2005 C55 AMG - 367HP - $1,300
2005 E55 AMG - 469HP - $1,700
2005 SL55 AMG - 493HP - $2,100
2005 SL600 - 493HP - $2,600
2005 S600 - 493HP - $3,000

and:

BMW 760iL - 438HP $1,300
Agreed, but with this type of vehicle the owners are particular people (usually) who have the $$$ to purchase, operate, insure, and maintain transportation of this type with little concern for a couple thousand dollars....and even if they do notice this tax, it is often considered part of the price of their fun. I don't see it as a deterrent.
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